Applying the dye can be messy, particularly on long hair.

　　涂抹染發劑可能會搞得一團糟，特別是長發。

　　Don't worry if this first coat of paint looks messy.

　　如果這第一層油漆看上去很臟的話，不用擔心。

　　She was a good, if messy, cook

　　盡管不愛干凈，她還是個好廚子。

　　As the work tends to be a bit messy you'll need to wear old clothes.

　　這個活兒有點臟，你需要穿舊衣服。

　　Finger painting is very messy but an excellent diversion.

　　用手指畫畫是很臟，但卻是一項極好的消遣。